Canada: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Canada

The Canadian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Canada

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Canada expanded remarkably to X tons per ha, picking up by 5.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Canada shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -2.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 6.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Canada

Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Canada reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by -1.7% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -1.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.7% per year.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Canada

Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports into Canada reduced to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Canada, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +143.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Canada, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +155.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry import price increased by +23.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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